CHRISTIANS were left amazed when a sunset took on what looked like Jesus Christ on the cross, with some claiming it is a sign from God.

A break in the clouds allowed the sunlight to seep through in the form of a crucifix. The mesmerising beam of light shines down on Earth, looking eerily similar to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. Italian artist Alfredo Lo Brutto snapped a picture of the stunning shot in which it looks like a man’s arms are stretched across the sky.

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Many have likened the image to Christ being crucified and claim it could indeed be a sign from God.

Mr Lo Brutto quickly shared the image on Facebook, where it has since gone viral.

The Facebook post read: “I was enchanted by the view. I don’t often share pictures on social media, but when I took this one, I instantly felt like I wanted other people to see, because it was so beautiful.”

One person commented on the image: “It really looks like Jesus, the head, the arms, congratulations" while another described it as a “unique and sensational shot.”